Technical Officer – Clinical Services Job Vacancy at APIN

Job Title: Technical Officer – Clinical Services

Location: Lagos

Job Description

The job holder will provide technical and programmatic support for the delivery of quality HIV services, and attainment of program goals. S/he will also contribute to the strengthening of working relationships with other stakeholders and building of systems for program sustainability.

Job Tasks

Interface, in conjunction with other members of the APIN Clinical Services and State Teams, between the APIN Program Office, Program Sites, relevant government agencies and other stakeholders

Work with other team members towards the scale-up of HIV services by supporting the identification of areas of unmet need and expansion of services to new sites

Contribute to the development of program work plans

Provide technical and programmatic support for high quality program implementation in the areas of ART, PMTCT, HIV/TB and HIV clinical care services, in line with national guidelines and international best practices, and work towards target achievement by supported sites and program sustainability

Promote stakeholder engagement by working with various levels of government, their relevant bodies/agencies, US Government agencies in Nigeria and other partners

Work closely with other team members to prepare program reports and document best practices

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

A medical degree (MBBS or equivalent), a Master’s degree in Public Health (MPH) and a minimum of 6 years’ relevant experience in HIV prevention, treatment and care programs.

Application Closing Date 19th August, 2016.

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should write to: *protected email* stating how their skills, knowledge and experience make them suitable, and addressing the person specifications highlighted above for the position.

Note

The suitability statement should not exceed a page and must appear on the first page of the CV, which must be saved in Microsoft Word and as applicant’s full name.

The subject of the mail should be the job position and location being applied for, e.g. Technical Officer – Clinical Services (Lagos).

Late applications will not be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.